Instagram password reset emails sparked panic in India, but Meta denies a data breach. Here’s what caused the issue and how users can stay protected.

Dataset leaked on dark web includes emails, phone numbers, partial addresses, according to media reports - Anadolu Ajansı

The allegedly exposed dataset includes ‘sensitive information’ such as usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and more.

A major cybersecurity scare has put Instagram, one of the world’s largest social networks, under intense scrutiny after millions of users globally reported unexpected password reset emails, fueling fears of a large-scale data breach.

Massive IG data breach exposes 17 million IG accounts to the dark web. Check if you are at risk and secure your account now.